Ballinrobe Race 7 - Boyle Sports Home Of The Early Payout Maiden
TROJAN FIGHTER (10) brings the standout recent maiden form, running 4th at Navan over 2012m on heavy then 5th of 16 at Cork over 2103m, and should appreciate this longer trip. DILIGO (7) was a close 4th at Gowran Park over 1929m, beaten 2.7L, and looks the main danger stepping up in distance. BALLYADAM (1) has placed twice over 2414m at Dundalk and was 4th in a big-field Cheltenham handicap over hurdles last time, adding depth back on the Flat. CHAIRMANFORLIFE (6) was 6th on debut at Leopardstown over 2011m and can improve up in trip.

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip and down 8kg after a solid Cheltenham Premier Handicap 4th over 4224m on 11 Mar, beaten 10.75L at $41 on good ground. Prior placed on the flat at Dundalk over 2414m on 13 Feb, 3rd beaten 2L at $6. Draws barrier 1 with Ronan Whelan; tongue tie on. Can feature with a soft run from the inside.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24 | 11/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Patrick M Obrien | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Punchestown | 3856m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.45L | $4.60 |
| 3/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 63kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 3/26 | 12/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | 18-16-16-17-11-11-5-3 | 0 |
| 4L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/12/2024 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $17,500.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 4325m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/21 | 13/03/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4700m | HEAVY | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2023 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Galway | 3670m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 70.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Wexford | 3978m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 3420m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13L | $2.45 | |
| 5/18 | 29/04/2023 | - | Grade B | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3850m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 75kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.05L | $19.00 |
| 5/24 | 17/03/2023 | - | 1 | $98,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $13.00 |
| 3/17 | 05/02/2023 | - | Hurdle | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Rachael Blackmore | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 14/20 | 28/07/2022 | - | Hurdle | $270,000.00 | Galway | 3229m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/28 | 18/03/2022 | - | 1 | $98,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Aidan Coleman | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $51.00 |
| 20/27 | 06/02/2022 | - | $125,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | SOFT | Aidan Coleman | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.75L | $15.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2021 | - | 1 | $137,718.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2021 | - | $15,500.00 | Navan | 3420m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 28-day let-up after a solid 5th of 15 at Bellewstown over 2295m on 11 Apr, beaten 4.5L on soft with 61.5kg at $51. Prior run was 4th of 8 at Dundalk over 2148m on 28 Jan, beaten 3.1L on good at $17. Steps up 286m, draws better from barrier 8, and rises 5.5kg to 67kg with Reese Holohan riding for M Fahey. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Bellewstown | 2295m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Joseph Harnett | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.05L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up 6th of 8 at Wexford over 3219m on 17 Mar, beaten 10.06L with 63.5kg at $7.50. Last start 8th of 15 at Bellewstown over 2295m on 11 Apr, beaten 10.05L on soft with 58.5kg at $51. Carries 67kg here with cheek pieces on and draws barrier 10. Needs to lift but has place claims with a smoother run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Bellewstown | 2295m | SOFT | Jack Kearney | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.05L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3219m | SOFT | Finn Brickley | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.06L | $7.50 |
| 11/13 | 17/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Navan | 4069m | SOFT | Carl Millar | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | C P Millar | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $11,499.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | E Staples | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3596m | GOOD | E Staples | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 15/20 | 28/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $17,501.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/07/2025 | - | 4UP CLAIM HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 4137m | GOOD | J Smith | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/06/2025 | - | 4UP CLAIMING HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3708m | GOOD | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 28/05/2025 | - | 5UP CLAIM HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GOOD | C P Millar | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 11/05/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $40,001.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YIELDING | Tiernan Power Roche | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.05L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2025 | - | 4UP CLAIM HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3364m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 16/19 | 12/11/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Naas | 4005m | SOFT | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 63.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 50.65L | $22.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/10/2023 | - | 80-116 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | C P Millar | 72.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Bellewstown | 4106m | GOOD | C P Millar | 70kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 | |
| 4/8 | 23/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sligo | 4152m | GOOD | C P Millar | 74kg | - | - | 3 |
| 18.75L | $8.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sligo | 3589m | GOOD | D Gilligan | 67kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Milo Malone
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 28-day break. Last start 15th of 15 at Bellewstown over 2295m on 11 Apr, beaten 46.75L on soft, with 51.5kg at $67. Steps up 286m and rises sharply to 67kg from barrier 7 for Milo Malone for C Timmons. Needs to lift but can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Bellewstown | 2295m | SOFT | Milo Malone | 51.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 46.75L | $67.00 |

Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 161 days. Last start pulled up at Fairyhouse over 4123m on 29 Nov on soft with 67.5kg at $29. Won two runs prior at Downpatrick over 3790m on 23 May by 0.5L on good with 70.5kg at $5. Carries 64.5kg from barrier 2 for James Ryan; can improve if back to that Downpatrick form.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 29/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | SOFT | Patrick M Obrien | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $11,499.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | P M Obrien | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 99/20 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | P M Obrien | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 99/18 | 03/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | SOFT | P M Obrien | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 99/20 | 01/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,500.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | P M Obrien | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/11/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 4727m | GOOD | P M Obrien | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/14 | 12/10/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3721m | GOOD | P M Obrien | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 23/11/2023 | - | 80-109 | $0.00 | Thurles | 4150m | SOFT | P J Ohanlon | 71kg | - | - | 15 |
| 18.75L | $12.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/10/2023 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Thurles | 4627m | SOFT | Conor Maxwell | 74.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 16/09/2023 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Navan | 4334m | SOFT | Conor Maxwell | 73.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/08/2023 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Sligo | 3504m | GOOD | Conor Maxwell | 73.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/07/2023 | - | 80-109 | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | SOFT | Conor Maxwell | 70.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 54.25L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/06/2023 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Downpatrick | 3479m | GOOD | Conor Maxwell | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $41.00 |
| 10/18 | 26/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GOOD | P J Ohanlon | 73kg | - | - | 7 |
| 35.75L | $151.00 | |
| 6/19 | 04/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tipperary | 3173m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 69.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 33.75L | $201.00 | |
| 9/13 | 20/04/2023 | - | Div 2 | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3018m | GOOD | M J Molloy | 72kg | - | - | 10 |
| 30.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 24-day break. Last start 6th of 11 at Leopardstown over 2011m on 15 Apr, beaten 14.8L on soft with 61kg at $29 behind Asakir. Drops 1.5kg and draws better from barrier 3, with Shane Foley riding for Mrs J Harrington. Can improve with the drop in trip and inside draw.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 14.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 30-day break. Last start 4th of 8 at Gowran Park over 1929m on 9 Apr, beaten 2.7L on soft with 61kg at $5 behind Rebel Ascendant. Drops 1.5kg to 59.5kg and moves from barrier 4 to 6; cheek pieces go on. Can improve.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | C & G | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1929m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 972m and drops 1.5kg from last start. Last start 6th of 8 at Cork over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 10.5L with 61kg at $41 behind Tashakour. Prior run 4th of 7 at Dundalk over 1408m on 3 Dec, beaten 8L at $11. Can improve with the distance drop and better draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Cork | 1609m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 7th of 7 at Dundalk over 2414m on 23 Apr, beaten 12.75L by Bay Of Stars with 61kg at $29. Debuted at the Curragh over 2011m on 28 Mar and finished 10th of 10 on soft, beaten 32L at $34. Carries 59.5kg here, 1.5kg less than last start, and draws barrier 9 with Ben Coen riding for J P Murtagh. Needs to lift but can improve with the lighter weight and distance tweak.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.75L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 32L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run was 5th of 16 at Cork over 2103m on 24 Apr, beaten 7.25L on good going with 59.5kg at $3.50 behind Enceladus. Debut showed more when 4th of 13 at Navan over 2012m on 30 Mar on heavy, beaten 3.97L with 61kg at $6.50 behind Sir Benji. Steps up 478m and draws barrier 4 for Billy Lee for P Twomey. Can feature with improvement at the trip.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Cork | 2103m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.25L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Billy Lee | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.97L | $6.50 |